Takeover Panel Consultation on the Application of the Takeover Code
A new Takeover Panel consultation proposes to narrow the scope of the companies subject to the Takeover Code (the “Code”)… more
A new Takeover Panel consultation proposes to narrow the scope of the companies subject to the Takeover Code (the “Code”)… more
On December 13, 2023, LivaNova PLC filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing a cybersecurity incident that LivaNova believed may have affected confidential information in its possession. Then, on April 25… more
In Argentina, data protection is governed by comprehensive legislation aimed at safeguarding individuals' personal data. Below you will find an outline of the key aspects including governing legislation, exploring their scope of… more
SCOTUS announces ‘some harm’ standard for Title VII claims based on a mandatory job transfer. The Supreme Court in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, et al., 601 U.S. ____ (April 17, 2024), held that where an employer… more
New cybersecurity guidance for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, available here, was recently issued jointly by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, the National Security Agency’s Artificial… more
Black letter law is that to change a child support Order, the person seeking a modification must show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances. But what is the standard if there is a custody agreement, even if the agreement… more
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued guidance on the use of AI-based tools to prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications. This announcement supplements the previous guidance issued in February… more
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published a report that highlights the federal government’s increased interest in monitoring domestic violent extremist content on gaming and social media platforms. The… more
On April 25, 2024, Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC (“BerryDunn”) filed a notice with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that a managed service provider of BerryDunn’s Health Analytics Practice Group (“HAPG”) experienced… more
On April 12, 2024, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (“Kaiser”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that patients’ personal information may… more
The EU’s 12th and 13th “packages” of sanctions on Russia cancel a significant exemption, ban the provision of certain software systems, and impose multiple other measures. This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing… more
This issue was first discussed in our January 9, 2023 Client Alert when the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its Proposed Rule Banning Noncompetes. The FTC has now issued its Final Rule on April 23, 2024. As predicted, the FTC’s… more
Survey evidence can be used in trademark disputes to establish consumer perception and brand power. A recent Federal Court decision provides guidance on factors that may influence the admissibility of online survey evidence… more
New York will be the first state to require employers to provide paid leave to pregnant employees for prenatal care under one of a series of proposals included in legislation recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul to implement the… more
Vetoed in 2022, subsequently signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul last year, and rolled out with a delay, New York State's Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA) finally goes into effect on August 28, 2024. The legislation is intended to… more
On April 16, 2024, in the case of Muldrow v. St. Louis, the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discriminatory job transfers, even if the transfer does not come with… more
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with state AGs (Partnership), which is the latest example of how AGs continue to expand their regulatory reach through… more
While the “spring cleaning” that typically comes to mind involves gardening, cleaning off the golf clubs or power washing, it is also an ideal time for business owners to take inventory of their corporate records, governing documents… more
The Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HRTC) program (see Virginia Code § 58.1-339.2) has played a significant role in stimulating Virginia’s economy and preserving thousands of historic properties throughout the… more
With wind and solar having proven themselves effective alternatives and supplements to fossil fuels, many energy producers wonder what the “next big thing” will be. A leading contender is hydrogen derived from electrolysis. Wind and… more
The United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office has issued guidance on the accuracy of artificial intelligence Some key points: •For generative AI models, both developers and deployers must consider the impact that training… more
An employee challenging a job transfer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act must show the transfer brought about some harm with respect to an identifiable term or condition of employment, but that harm need not be significant, the… more
Philadelphia’s political landscape has shifted to embrace law enforcement, with Mayor Cherelle Parker rejecting progressive drug policies, supporting low-level crime arrests, and unveiling a plan to combat the open-air drug market in… more
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a final Non-Compete Clause Rule (“Rule”) banning as unfair competition all non-compete provisions entered with workers on or after the effective date of the… more
In this edition of TechLaw10, Jonathan Armstrong talks to Attorney and Professor Eric Sinrod from his home in California about the technology law aspects of AI. 1. Jonathan talks about some of the conflicts between AI and GDPR. 2… more
Unlock the Future of Investing with ESG! Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Jon Solorzano, a leading lawyer, and ESG expert at Vinson & Elkins. In this must-watch video, Jon delves into the crucial role of ESG (Environmental… more
On April 22, the Federal Trade Commission issued its final “Non-Compete Clause Rule” which bans most non-competes in the United States. It will become effective 120 days after it is published in the Federal Register… more
Join FordHarrison attorneys Jeffrey Lehrer and Jeff Mokotoff for a pertinent webinar on navigating and understanding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new rule banning noncompetes. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission… more
Employees will be more incentivized than ever to report corporate misconduct to the Department of Justice thanks to a recently rolled-out initiative. After previously introducing whistleblower programs that reward companies for coming… more
Join us for an insightful webinar where we will explore recently issued federal regulations set to significantly impact the employer/employee relationship. First up, the Department of Labor is significantly raising the salary… more
After much anticipation, federal officials finally released new Title IX regulations that make significant changes to how institutions must respond to sexual harassment and discrimination claims – as well as requiring you to… more
The recent omnibus foreign relations package signed by President Biden on April 24, 2024, includes the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (the Act), a set of sweeping privacy provisions prohibiting data… more
A group of 14 Republican AGs wrote a letter to the CEO of Webull Financial LLC, inquiring into whether Webull—which is both a U.S. and Chinese company—may have exposed customers’ personal information to the Chinese Communist Party… more
Tornetta v. Musk, et al., C.A. 2018-0408-KSJM (Del. Ch. Jan. 30, 2024) - Stockholders of Tesla, Inc. brought a derivative action against Elon Musk and six individual Tesla directors, alleging that the directors breached their… more
On April 23, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Computer and Outside Sales Employees—commonly referred to as the white… more
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued final regulations that increase the minimum salary level needed for the white-collar exemption and the annual compensation threshold needed to be considered a Highly Compensated Employee under… more
DETROIT — Newlab Startups Ignite Detroit's Tech Renaissance- One year in, the members-only shared workspace, research lab, and venture platform in the former Book Depository building next to Michigan Central Station is driving… more
The CFPB released its Supervisory Highlights, Mortgage Servicing Edition on April 24, 2024. These highlights share the CFPB’s findings from supervisory examinations completed between April 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Although only… more
The risk of a product recall has increased in recent years due to changing global regulatory standards. Contributing factors include geographically widespread supply chains and different manufacturing protocols among nations in that… more
The European Parliament has recently approved the final EMIR texts, known as “EMIR 3.0” that were agreed between the Council of the EU and the European Parliament in February and which introduce changes to the current EMIR framework in… more
In Virginia, House Bill 1505 has emerged and been signed into law, effective July 1, to tackle the expanding domain of name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities among student-athletes. This legislation aims to revolutionize how these… more
This LawFlash summarizes key takeaways from the recent amendments by the Kazakhstan government to the formula for calculation of the share of domestic value in a product… more
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced a final rule, “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional (EAP), Outside Sales and Computer… more
Drawing on a carrot and stick approach, Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”) guidance in 2023 focused heavily on incentivizing companies to voluntarily self-disclose their misconduct. This guidance included the Criminal… more
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we check in on the New York dispensary situation. We see that Kentucky has set up a lottery to distribute medical… more
As investors scrutinise German residential real estate opportunities in 2024, the environment looks very different from a year ago. While some large deals were executed in 2023 despite pressures in the market, the outlook for this year… more
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-2 to promulgate a Final Rule that prohibits the use of almost all non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Absent an effective legal challenge delaying or barring… more
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its long-awaited final overtime rule, which substantially increases the minimum salary required for the “white collar” overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards… more
The Department of Labor (DOL) on Tuesday increased the salary thresholds for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) white collar exemptions from overtime pay requirements. On July 1, the minimum annual salary threshold for an exempt… more
Polska jest bliska przyjęcia przepisów o ochronie sygnalistów, czyli implementacji dyrektywy (UE) 2019/1937 z dnia 23 października 2019 r. w sprawie ochrony osób zgłaszających naruszenia prawa Unii. Projekt ustawy o ochronie… more
The European Parliament has now approved the “Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive,” which will apply to both EU companies and to non-EU companies doing business in the European Union. (There is a phased implementation of… more
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its highly anticipated final rule that makes approximately 4 million more employees across the country eligible for overtime pay… more
Recent $750+ Million in Federal Grants for EV Charging Infrastructure - In January 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced two grant awards totaling over $750 million, focused on improving electric vehicle (EV) charging… more
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a new favorable advisory opinion regarding patient assistance programs (PAP) for 12 specific disease funds. PAPs help patients pay high cost-sharing obligations for medications..… more
Whitestone REIT Operating Partnership L.P. v. Pillarstone Capital REIT, C.A. No. 2022-0607-LWW (Del. Ch. Jan. 25, 2024) - In Delaware, the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is inherent in all contracts and ensures that… more
By now, everyone knows that the FTC issued a final rule that would ban all noncompete agreements entered into after the effective date. Effective Date of FTC Ban - The FTC’s noncompete ban is not in effect yet. It does not… more
On April 12, 2024, in coordination with the United Kingdom, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued two new Determinations (collectively, the “Determinations”) that together prohibit imports… more
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in the consolidated cases of Moyle v. United States, Case No. 23-726 and Idaho v. United States, Case No. 23-727. These cases asked the justices to consider whether the federal… more